Hi everyone. This is my new-look guestbook. I was basically forced to set up a new one after our internet server crashed and burnt. Anyway, here it is... use it!!

Below are the messages from my old guestbook (1998 to 1999):

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Name: Anna

From: Hastings

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 18 Nov 1999

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well we have your girlfriend for dins tonight and look at the insight into your life we have obtained - scary really! you're invited to ours for Xmas Eve dinner if you're in the Bay. Just let your shiela know. Hope to see/hear you soon.
Anna
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Name: Delinquent/Devious Aka Wendy

From: This life( so i've been lead to believe)

Website: um......hmmmm dont really have the time nor inclination.

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 21 Oct 1999

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I laughed, I cried, I found myself totally absorbed & overwhelmed by it all(I know, I'm full of it!).... Tell Scratch(do we get a reason for his nick?),I couldnt find his pic.....does he have something to hide???? HA!HA! By the way Dave....I went to school with you.SCARY isnt it!Enjoyed your comments about your life experiences & the general ramblings... Cheers !
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Name: lorenzo

From: italy

referrer: search engine

Date: 08 Jul 1999

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I don't know what i'm doing ,but I'm looking for a family that hosted me in 1994 for 3 months in Inglewood,Taranaki.I can't find them and they don't answer me when I send letters.What can I do?The family's last name is Smith and they are 3 girls:Shirami,Shiromi and Diantha;they live in Konini street.Have u an idea to contact them or to know if they are still alive?It would be great if u would send me anything,even one word!Bye
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Searching New Zealand sites for links (not the Internet type) to a Jack Owens who imigrated to NZ by way of Australia from the UK in the 40's, 50' or 60's. His parents were John Glyn Owen and Nellie Irene Owen who lived in the Cheshire or Chester area near Liverpool. Jack also had a sister named Irene.
Any chance of a relation or an acquaintance?
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Hi Dave! Your Homepage is great. (GOOD JOB) If you want you can visit my Homepage too. See the photos about my last trip around New Zealand and sign my guestbook if you want. Bye for now... Andre (maybe a future country man)
PS: Forgive me my bad English. I'm learning English since about one year.
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Yes! Damn good site, Dave. How did people travel before the internet? It's so good to visit a rural Kiwi home from my desk on the other side of the planet. I look forward to seeing you again sometime. Kev
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Name: Erin Mitchell

From: London

referrer: search engine

Date: 10 May 1999

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Being a New Zealander who has lived in London for over 6 years now, I found this site a lovely touch from home. You can so easily get caught up in the rat-race that is London, that you forget how wonderful NZ is and how friendly the natives are!
An excellent website Dave, you've obviously put a lot of long hours into it. A huge credit to you.
Erin Mitchell Chiswick, London
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I found your website very interesting and your 5cents worth was very hardcase. I am at work having a very boring afternoon and your rather light reading I have enjoyed enormously, you have a lovely daughter and I will visit your site regulary to see wots up. cheers mate for making my afternoon just that little bit more exciting.ps I suppose I am what you would call a virgin net user this being the only place that I have the opportunity to use the net at work.
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You Have Done A WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC, PHENOMENAL, EXTRAORDINARY, REMARKABLE Job On Your Website! Very Bright And Cheerful And Informative. It Looks Like You Put A Lot Of Time And Effort Into Everything. I Especially Love The Backgrounds And The Words You Chose. If You Get A Moment, Please Stop By Ours. Please Let Me Know Of Any Updates To Your Site. I Will Definitely Return. Keep Up The Good Work. - Erika (ICQ: 36219502)
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Auckland,Christchurch,Lyttleton been there.Wellington lived there a long time ago. Have been involved in radio and t.v. as newscaster,interviewer,show host etc.for quite a while,now retired. I loved that land,6 years ago I visited again and went to Waipu.If you haven't checked it out,you should. I'd love to visit again but loot is low but I work cheap if you need a good man,I can fill in till you find one. Best Wishes and I,m rooting for you "rooting" means cheering in this part of the world.I got in trouble with terms such as that when I was young and naive.Now I,m not young.
Lorne(RED) Perry
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It is a very good Web Site.
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Name: Vee

From: Marlborough

referrer: somewhere else

Date: 03 Oct 1998

Comments

Found your site from the Voyager news letter. Congrats! Really enjoyed browsing it. Nice to read your views on life too! I'll call again sometime.
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Name: Male Old

From: Proxima Centauri

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 29 Aug 1998

Comments

Too bloody cold in Palmy. Going back to Proxima asap Watcha doing? Mums too shy to type something in here. Are we going to see you while we are here? Ciaran says wgtahcnfki?
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Name: Bahram Zandi

Website:

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 05 Aug 1998

Comments

Your Web site looks good. Keep up the good work
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Name: Andy

From: Raglan

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 23 July 1998

Comments

Just zooomed in from Ravaani's place. Great Web Site. I must make my own one, one day soon. See you in Raglan some time. Andy
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Dave, It's coming along great. We know it takes lots of time and patients. Tayla is one beautiful daughter. You should be proud. Keep up the great work!!! G&D
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Name: Scratch

From: Kiwiland

referrer: word of mouth

Date: 24 Apr 1998

Comments

Good stuff Dave! You must spend bloody hours on your PC!! Keep it up (the site I mean!!! LOL).
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